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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Default jerks on warm up ride

Hey guys, recently I had an emissions problem for two years (lol)
I changed my primary sensor thinking that was the problem, but after I replaced it, my car jerks about once or twice when i'm driving (but onyl while the car seems to be warming up, or just recently started)
I then replaced my second sensor to pass emissions (and I did) but still have the problem


So basically, after I start my car, about 30 seconds into driving or so the revs decide to stop accelerating, unless I absolutely floor it, in which there's a lag and THEN it goes, or, when I shift
It may do it once more, and sometimes seems like it accelerates slightly funky but only at first

after that it's smooth riding
what happened?
 
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Default RE: jerks on warm up ride

You may need a basic tune (plugs/wires/ distributor cap/rotor/fuel filter), if this hasn't already been done recently. You also may want to check the ignition timing.
 
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Default RE: jerks on warm up ride

why would it change only when I replace the primary sensor though?
I just got new wires and a fuel filter
but not the cap/rotor/plugs
although i think the plugs only have 10K on em
 
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